One of the most significant means of support law firms can have for women lawyers is adopting women's initiatives that provide a means for women lawyers to support one another within a firm and deliver a commitment to the advancement and understanding of unique issues that women face at their firms.
- December 01, 2018Vivian Hood
Despite their seemingly lackluster nature, well-drafted insurance provisions in a contract between a landlord and tenant can be extremely important when it comes to mitigating potential exposure and protecting a shopping center's assets.
December 01, 2018Lisa A. Weixelman and Amber J. SimonWith Canada's agreement, the stage was set for the 24-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to end and the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) to take its place.Among the provisions of note for the entertainment industry, copyright will receive a boost from the USMCA.
December 01, 2018Lawrence E. AsheryThe rule, overseen by the DOL's Employee Benefits Security Administration, modifies the definition of “employer” under ERISA regarding entities that could sponsor group health and benefit coverage.
December 01, 2018Lawrence L. BellDigital Millennium Copyright Act exemptions aren't just for documentary filmmakers anymore. The U.S. Copyright Office and Library of Congress has broadened a DMCA exemption to now allow more filmmakers to circumvent anti-copying technology and rip short video clips for purposes of commentary and criticism.
December 01, 2018Scott Graham'Clerical Error' Must Be Altered to Reflect the Plea, Not the Indictment
December 01, 2018Janice InmanA license agreement "deemed rejected by operation of law" could not be acquired under a court-approved asset purchase agreement, held the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
December 01, 2018Michael L. CookMany community hospitals are in distress. The causes are varied but have a constant theme — the cost to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
December 01, 2018Deborah Williamson, Mark Andrews and Richard Y. ChengWhy They Are Different but Must Work Together
In today's environment, any divide between marketing and communication can diminish even the most benevolent marketing and PR efforts. The intersection between them can reveal a pot of gold of useful insights into how we should “manage” all of our legal marketing strategic efforts.
December 01, 2018Elizabeth LampertHow, if at all, can a non-injured party that challenges a patent before the PTAB and loses may then demonstrate Article III standing to appeal to the federal courts from the PTAB's decision upholding the patent's validity.
December 01, 2018Lewis R. Clayton and Eric Alan Stone










